Medication Order Form

 

This form is to be completed by a physician and parent before any prescription medication can be administered in school.

PHYSICIAN

 

Name of Student______________________ DOB ____________ Grade_________

Medication__________________________ Dosage__________ Route____________

Frequency________________ Time(s) to be given at school_____________________

(Please Note:  Whenever possible, medication should be scheduled at times other than school hours)

Possible Side Effects______________________________________________________

Specific Directions or information for administration: ___________________________

Date of Order___________________ Discontinuation Date__________________

Diagnosis*_____________________ Drug/Food Allergies________________________

Name of Licensed Prescriber____________________________ Title_______________

Signature of Licensed Prescriber_____________________________ Date____________

Address______________________________________ Phone_______________

* if not in violation of confidentiality

PARENT

Name of Parent/Guardian______________________ Relationship to student__________

List of Additional Medication taken at home____________________________________

 

____ Yes         _____ No        I give permission for my son/daughter to self-administer medication, if the school nurse determines it is safe and appropriate. 

 

I consent to have the School Nurse or school personnel designated by the School Nurse to administer the above medication to my child.  I give permission to the School Nurse to share information relevant to the prescribed medication administration as he/she determines appropriate for my son’s/daughter’s health and safety.  I understand I may retrieve the medication from the school at any time; however, the medication will be destroyed if it is not picked up within one week following termination of the order or one week beyond the close of school. 

 

Signature of Parent/Guardian_______________________________ Date____________

Telephone (home) _______________ (work) ______________ Cell/Pager____________